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L45 SJK

1993 Renault R5

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,314 mi
Last recorded58,314 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Renault R569,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL45 SJK
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,314 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 56,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 54,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,301 miles

Crack in offside front screen

Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,716 miles

Crack in front windscreen outside zone ( A )

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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L45 SJK is a 1993 Renault R5 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1993 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 69,849 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L45 SJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L45 SJK registered?

L45 SJK is a 1993 Renault R5, first registered on 16 November 1993.

Is L45 SJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L45 SJK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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